Poppy Bank Celebrates Grand Opening

Photos by Richard Cassel Photography

Poppy Bank hosted a grand opening celebration at its new location in The Commons at Calabasas. The event, organized by the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion. Calabasas Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Lisa Clayden, kicked off the event by highlighting Poppy Bank’s impressive growth since its first branch opened in 2005. Vice President Branch Manager of the Calabasas branch, Rita El Hage, along with Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer Michael Finn, expressed their gratitude to attendees and thanked everyone for their support. They were joined by City of Calabasas Mayor Pro Tem Peter Kraut, councilmen David J. Shapiro and Ed Albrecht, Deputy District Director for Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Nancy Frawley, and Senior Constituent Advocate for Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, Daniell Vicente. The local officials presented Hage and Finn with celebratory remarks and certificates, recognizing the bank’s contributions to the community. Following the formal presentations, guests were invited to join the Poppy Bank staff, Calabasas Chamber Board of Directors, and Ambassadors for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Afterward, attendees were treated to appetizers and desserts, rounding off a successful event.